Junior Research Scientist - Security Engineering

Junior Research Scientist - Security EngineeringLocationUS-OH-BeavercreekID2026-4102CategoryResearch & DevelopmentPosition TypeFull Time SalaryRiverside OverviewRiverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. CitizenshipPosition OverviewThe computer systems we interact with on a daily basis are inherently flawed. By nature, many systems contain bugs and vulnerabilities. What if we could architect systems that think differently? The Secure and Resilient Systems group at Riverside Research aims to do just that. By leveraging secure input handling, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and open architectures, we aim to ensure systems are secure by design, eliminating entire classes of vulnerabilities.Riverside Research is seeking a dynamic and growth-focused junior-level research scientist to support research and development of bleeding-edge engineering security technologies. As a key member of our Secure and Resilient Systems team, the research scientist will interface with government research organizations (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, service labs, etc.), work on existing R&D contracts, and develop bleeding-edge technologies for transition to the warfighter. The research scientist will interface with team members across Riverside Research locations.The research scientist will contribute to a diverse team responsible for developing security technologies in a variety of DoD systems. They will get hands-on experience working towards and developing secure parsers, MBSE artifacts and tools, and other technologies in the interest of DoD partners. They will develop software and systems that use new and existing technologies in areas that these technologies may have never been applied to. They will also contribute to technical writing in their research area.The junior research scientist should have hands on experience in C/C++ and Python, as well as a strong understanding of the pitfalls of improper input handling. They should be able to think creatively to express why vulnerabilities such as Heartbleed can be classified as parser vulnerabilities. The research scientist should have experience working with one or more of the following: network protocols, MBSE tools, secure input handling, and open architectures.ResponsibilitiesHelp the group design innovative parser and data protocol capabilitiesAssist in utilizing created and existing tools for DoD use casesBuild new tools and/or capabilities in languages like C/C++, Python, etc.Contribute to whitepapers, proposals, and/or publish papers that document innovative work performedCollaborate with team members on debugging programs, designing systems, reviewing papers, etc.Participate in relevant internal and customer meetingsQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Cybersecurity and 2 years of relevant experienceA deep technical understanding of cybersecurity problems and solutionsPrior experience with memory safety vulnerabilitiesProficiency in programming languages C/C++ and PythonExperience with version control (Git)Knowledge on data format construction and an interest in exploring what makes a secure data formatKnowledge of networking protocolsSelf-driven, strong analytic, inferencing, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skillsDesired Qualifications:Experience with parser design/developmentE

Created: 2026-01-23